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This year's event will highlight the human safety and mobility impact of Autonomous Vehicle throughout our communities.

Network with industry, entrepreneurs, government and academia, and hear from speakers who will focus on the safety and mobility freedom that can be realized with the integration of AV.

This event will be held inside theACE Wind Tunnel at the Automotive Centre of Excellence, University of Ontario Institute of Technology North Campus. The tunnel can reach wind speeds of 300 kilometres per hour with temperatures that range from -40 to +60°C. Its solar arrays and storm generators can create any weather conditions imaginable, from sweltering jungle downpours to the paralyzing cold of an arctic storm.

For those registered:

For any dietary restrictions, food allergies, questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact Paula Ambra at (905)809-1877 orPaula.Ambra@uoit.ca. Two weeks advance notice is requested for accommodations.

Please note: Service animals may be present for the duration of this event.

This event is co-hosted by the Centre for Integrated Transportation and Mobility (CITM), a division of Innovation Factory in Hamilton, UOIT, the Spark Centre and Durham College.

The event is supported by Ontario's Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network (AVIN). AVIN brings together industry, academia, and governments to capitalize on the economic opportunities of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (C/AV) while supporting the province's transportation systems and infrastructure in adapting to these emerging technologies.

The Centre for Integrated Transportation and Mobility (CITM) is a division of Hamilton's Innovation Factory. The Centre provides business and technical advisory services and resources to Ontario-based startups and small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) with the aim of accelerating the development of connected and autonomous, multi-modal and integrated mobility technology solutions or business models.

The University of Ontario Institute of Technology's innovative and unique undergraduate and graduate programs are designed to meet your interests and career aspirations, along with the market-driven requirements of employers. When you graduate, you will have the critical thinking, innovative research and technological skills demanded by the world's leading employers.

The Spark Centreprovides business and technical advisory services and resources to Ontario-based startups and small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) with the aim of accelerating the development of human-machine interface (HMI) and user experience.

Durham College is the premier post-secondary destination for students to succeed in a dynamic and supportive learning environment. Their graduates develop the professional and personal skills needed to realize meaningful careers and make a difference in the world.